Why Do Cities Keep Vying To Host The Olympics?
They invariably never live up to what the politicians and construction moguls promise, says sports commentator Frank Deford.
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'Little Messi' And His Family Say Threats Forced Them To Flee Afghanistan
Five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi became a sensation when a photo of him wearing a Lionel Messi jersey made from a plastic bag went viral. Now his father says the family received threatening phone calls.
Longshot Leicester City Wins English Premier League Title
In what's being hailed as a "miracle," Leicester City, a small club from central England that started the season at 5000-1 odds of winning the prestigious title, has clinched the trophy.
Why Bobby Knight And A Rogues' Gallery Of Athletes Are Flocking To Trump
The latest: Bobby Knight, ex-Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach. Like Trump, the athletes and coaches have cultivated brash personalities that have won over devoted fans.
Leicester City Soccer Club Ends Miracle Season With Premier League Title
Leicester City soccer club has finally completed its miracle season with a Premier League title.
100 Meters, 100 Years Old: Ida Keeling Breaks Racing Record
Over the weekend, the runner completed the 100-meter dash in 1 minute and 17.33 seconds, the fastest time recorded for a centenarian. Keeling has some advice for the rest of us.
Leicester City: From Last Place To Now Poised To Win English Soccer Crown
One of the greatest underdog stories in sports history is happening in England, where a small-town Leicester is poised to win the Premier League — the world's richest and most-watched soccer league.
Leicester City's Underdog Story Nears Finish
UK's minor soccer club has captured world attention by soaring to the top of the Premier Division in one season. If the club can beat soccer giants Manchester United on Sunday, they'll take the title.
#NPRreads: Take Your Pick Of Space, Race Or Celebrity
In this weekly story roundup, NPR reporters, editors and producers share what they have been reading. Today's mix explores life away from Earth, forgotten photos and fallen stars.
Afghan Cycling Federation Coach Faces Corruption Charges
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Shannon Galpin, founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain, about withdrawing her support of the scandal-plagued Afghanistan Women's Cycling Team.